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W54 VLD

2000 Yamaha YP250

Gold Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,094 mi
Last recorded40,094 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YP25017,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW54 VLD
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 40,094 miles

Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear BRAKE PAD WORN ONE SIDE

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 34,398 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2017 34,389 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,035 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre sidewalls cracked (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 32,982 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre sidewalls cracked (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear caliper bush worn

Pass 13 Jun 2013 31,722 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 31,651 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 31,242 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,899 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 28,899 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 27,224 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 27,223 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,559 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,959 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2007 22,200 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 19,975 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YP250?

Based on 14,581 MOT tests across 1,476 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
844
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 291
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 178
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 160
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 116
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 84
Full Yamaha YP250 reliability report

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W54 VLD is a 2000 Yamaha YP250 in Gold with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 17,953 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha YP250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 291 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W54 VLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YP250 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W54 VLD is a 2000 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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